Bitget has appointed former Bitpanda legal chief Oliver Stauber as CEO of Bitget EU to lead the exchange’s expansion under MiCA regulation. The new entity expects regulatory approval in the second quarter of 2026 and will offer services in Europe once authorized. Strict token listing criteria will be applied to meet MiCA standards. Stauber stated that Bitget EU will operate as a broker model, focusing on best-execution and market-abuse controls. Vienna has been chosen as Bitget’s EU base for its central location and regulatory environment, aiming to serve as a governance hub for EEA operations.

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